New 2017 S5 Cab
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 2:37 pm
Just got hold of this little monkey a couple of days ago. First impressions are really favourable. Good things are:
Gearbox overall, from 2nd onwards anyway. Moved to a new 8 speed auto box from the old s tronic and I prefer it. Just a bit dim in first sometimes.
Comfy as you like, great seats with auto side bolsters.
New audi interior, IMHO a good step forward from the older cars
Tech is much better than older cars, smoother operation and graphics, virtual cockpit is brilliant. Running Google Earth on the Sat Nav via 4g connection in car is great
Nice noise from the V6 although could be louder
Good level of road noise from good tyres and great multi layer roof setup.
Quick, feels quicker than it is
Engine is very smooth power available from low revs no probs
Roof operation is a cinch.
Boot is massive for what it is which is a bonus.
Rear seats plenty roomy enough for my 2 kids, 6 footer could do an hours journey in them without too much of a problem.
Mine has the towbar option which means I can get us all in and carry 4 bikes on my carrier, then it hides away completely when not used.
Not so good:
Lack of black optics thus far, I know they will arrive later and its why I went for Mythos to get a contrast with the alu optics on the car, do like it though.
Cant spec air scarf with SS seats.
No 20 inch wheel available - suspect this is a group emissions target meeting thing. 19s are nice but arches need filling a bit more
As I said bit dim in first gear sometimes.
First black car, keeping it clean is impossible!
Will report more further down the line. Great car overall.
Gearbox overall, from 2nd onwards anyway. Moved to a new 8 speed auto box from the old s tronic and I prefer it. Just a bit dim in first sometimes.
Comfy as you like, great seats with auto side bolsters.
New audi interior, IMHO a good step forward from the older cars
Tech is much better than older cars, smoother operation and graphics, virtual cockpit is brilliant. Running Google Earth on the Sat Nav via 4g connection in car is great
Nice noise from the V6 although could be louder
Good level of road noise from good tyres and great multi layer roof setup.
Quick, feels quicker than it is
Engine is very smooth power available from low revs no probs
Roof operation is a cinch.
Boot is massive for what it is which is a bonus.
Rear seats plenty roomy enough for my 2 kids, 6 footer could do an hours journey in them without too much of a problem.
Mine has the towbar option which means I can get us all in and carry 4 bikes on my carrier, then it hides away completely when not used.
Not so good:
Lack of black optics thus far, I know they will arrive later and its why I went for Mythos to get a contrast with the alu optics on the car, do like it though.
Cant spec air scarf with SS seats.
No 20 inch wheel available - suspect this is a group emissions target meeting thing. 19s are nice but arches need filling a bit more
As I said bit dim in first gear sometimes.
First black car, keeping it clean is impossible!
Will report more further down the line. Great car overall.
